Michael Tanenbaum
Michael Tanenbaum is a senior staff writer for PhillyVoice.com, with interests ranging from technology and behavioral health to local community initiatives and cultural life. Michael has written for the Argentina Independent and Bespoke Magazine and previously served as a news editor for Xfinity.com before joining PhillyVoice. He received his B.A. in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University.
July 26, 2017
Scholarships
Scholarship fund approved for victim in Chester County road rage killing
The West Chester Area School District announced Wednesday that a scholarship fund will be established for Bianca Roberson, the 18-year-old victim in a deadly road rage shooting that sent sent shockwaves through Chester County late last month.July 26, 2017
Restaurants
Old City's Bistro 7 transforming into all-day taco spot through August
Restaurant in Philadelphia's historic Old City neighborhood plans month of August 2017 as a Mexican taqueria.July 26, 2017
Doctors
Pennsylvania launches practitioner registry for medical marijuana program
A notice from the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirms that the state's medical marijuana program's practitioner registry open, allowing doctors to complete the required training in order to begin prescribing marijuana to patients.July 26, 2017
Politics
Sean Hannity's call to flay Jake Tapper goes horribly awry
Jake Tapper, a Philadelphia native by way of New York, fell into the crosshairs of Breitbart News earlier this week after a heated interview with new White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.July 25, 2017
Pregnancy
Drexel study finds link between autism, antidepressant use in pregnant women
Pregnant women who take antidepressants may be at a slightly higher risk of giving birth to a child with autism spectrum disorder, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Drexel University.July 25, 2017
Animals
With looming shutdown, 'desperate' Lancaster County SPCA drops dog adoption fees
Facing an imminent shutdown, the Lancaster County SPCA announced it will slash pet adoption fees as it tries to find homes for all of its animals.July 25, 2017
Business
Toy manufacturer Mattel to hire 400 at new Pennsylvania facility
California-based toy manufacturer Mattel, the company behind Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, will hire 400 workers to staff a new East Coast distribution center that opened Tuesday in Lebanon County.July 24, 2017
Business
Independence Blue Cross, Jefferson Health reach five-year agreement
Independence Blue Cross and Jefferson Health announced their commitment Monday to a new five-year agreement that extends their existing collaboration to improve the health of the region and reduce the cost of care.July 24, 2017
Media
'Very fake news': Jake Tapper's Philly past questioned by Breitbart News
An ongoing war between the Donald Trump-aligned wing of the conservative press and the mainstream media made a stop in Philadelphia on Sunday.July 24, 2017
Criminal Justice
Charles Barkley offers advice to post-prison O.J. Simpson
A noticeably slimmer Charles Barkley has some advice to share with O.J. Simpson, who was granted parole last week after serving nine years in prison for his role in an armed robbery in Los Angeles.Just In
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